Pineapple & Blackberry Layered Smoothie Jar

Raw Vegan, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Oil-free, Soy-free, Nut-free

Today's recipe is in the jar, is made of fruit, looks like dessert but can (and should) be enjoyed at any time of the day! It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and is going to make you feel super energized!

The pineapple is from the Azores Island and I just wanted that you could feel the perfume it spread around the kitchen. This pineapple is on spot! The blackberries are wild. I picked them up the other day near my house. I really enjoy picking up blackberries! There's something comforting about picking up wild fruit, I'm not sure what it is. Probably, it is my primal instinct telling me that this is what Humans did for thousands of years to survive. It is our essence. Have you imagined if there were more fruit trees available out there so we could all pick our fruit for free? I think about it very often...

This may sound a little bit utopic but maybe it's not. Did you know that 45 % of Earth's total land is used to raise and feed livestock? If the world went vegan, all that space could be occupied with more fruit trees and other plants and, who knows, we could feed ourselves for free (or for a lower cost). Can you imagine how different our lives would be if we all were vegans?

Back to the recipe: you can choose whatever you like for toppings. The combination I bring you today works very well. It is rich in textures and flavors contrasts and it turns a simple fruit smoothie into a real treat.

Don't forget we're talking about fruit. As so, please use a "king size" jar (not a baby jar...). Otherwise, you're not going to feel satisfied and the risk that you're going to binge on undesired stuff is bigger...Fruit is rich in water, so it's normal that we need to eat bigger volumes of it. And if you're still afraid that fruit has too much sugar I really recommend that you read my post about it here. Forget about calories and focus on being healthy and on eating the more nutrient dense foods, such as fruit and vegetables.

Preparation Method:1. The night before, place the buckwheat groats into a bowl, cover them with water and let them soak overnight. The following day, drain them and rinse them well.2. Peel the pineapple and place it in the blender. Blend until smooth and reserve.3. Place the banana and the blackberries into the blender and blend until smooth. Reserve,4. Place about 2/3 of the soaked buckwheat on the bottom of your jar and add in the smoothies in alternate layers. Be careful so the layers don't get mixed up. To make it easier, you can place the smoothies in the freezer for about 15 minutes, so they get thicker.5. Add the remaining buckwheat on top as well as the other toppings. Enjoy!

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In this little piece of me you can find healthy vegan recipes that are made with wholeplants. Most of my recipes are free of gluten,dairy, refined oils and other processed ingredients. I also write about health, nutrition, DIY and exercise, mainly running, which is another passion of mine. Read more about me here.

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